What did I break? (1 Viewer)

[cpcc]

I just broke the bolt on the right side of the back bumper. You can see the bolt about 1 foot to the right of the muffler.
Anyone know what it is and how I replace the nut and bolt?
thanks

 

[i4c4lo]

The long one? If it is - that is a body mount bolt. You would have to get it from the dealer.

 

[cpcc]

Thanks, it is the long one that looks like a stalagtite.
How do I get access to the inside. Took the bumper off but couldn't get access to it.
Plus, is it really needed?

 

[1loudLX]

remove the tailgate/body flap, pull the rear carpet up and take the side panel off then you can pull the broken bolt out and insert a new one.


Plus, I cant believe you just asked if a BODY MOUNT BOLT is really needed.

 

[2000UZJ]

take the one from the front and put it in the back.


I would love to say "who cares" on this one. But seriously get a new bolt. Both my rears are bent pretty good, but they are there at least.

 

[1loudLX]

How do you just break it? Were you fiddling?

 

[cpcc]

It was loose and rattling. Really annoying over bumps. I tried to tighten it......Well, the rust wouldnt have it. It snapped off.

So they are important? I figure the other 2000 bolts would hold that car together.

 

[1loudLX]

there are only 10 bolts that hold the body on to the frame. Do what you want, but we just told you to replace it.

 

[cpcc]

Roger dodger, will place an order for two tomorrow. Figure that I might as well replace the left along with the right one. Suspect the other side may be plagued with the same.

 

[1loudLX]

When I did my bodylift I had to replace both rears as they were pretty nasty from the NY winters.

 

[2000UZJ]

how would I get two pretty bent up ones out? Just trying to figure this out since we are on the topic

 

[i4c4lo]

Use anti-seize when you the new one in.

 

[1loudLX]

how would I get two pretty bent up ones out? Just trying to figure this out since we are on the topic

cut off

 

[SHAGGY101]

cut off

X2. Mine are bent as well

 

[cpcc]

I cut off the tip and was able to get an impact socket on top of the bolt. Then took a 2 foot torque wrench and tried to tighten the loose nut and the bolt snapped off. Oops....

 

[cpcc]

Should I change the bushing in addition to changing the mounting bolt?
~60-70 dollars for the bushing.
Thanks

 

[cpcc]

Thoughts

 

[1loudLX]

Just cut the body off so you don't have to worry about it.